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Mariska Hargitay Emmy hosting and tribute

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Mariska Hargitay, star of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’, ~~has been announced as the~~ is set to host ~~for~~ the 78th Primetime Emmy ~~Awards, scheduled for~~ Awards on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hargitay revealed on ‘The Today Show’ that she was initially shocked by the offer from Pearlena Igbokwe, chairman of television studios, NBC Entertainment, and Peacock scripted. Because the role is historically filled by comedians, Hargitay admitted she initially feared the call might be news that she was being fired. After taking a weekend to consider the opportunity, she accepted the role to take on new challenges. She will be the first woman to host the ceremony in 15 years, following Jane Lynch in 2011. Ahead of the main ceremony, Hargitay achieved success at the previously won two Creative Arts Emmy ~~Awards, winning two awards~~ Awards for her directorial debut, ‘My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska ~~Hargitay’. The documentary about her late mother, Jayne Mansfield,~~ Hargitay’, which earned ~~her awards~~ honors for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary Nonfiction Program. As the ceremony approaches, Hargitay has described the hosting role as a “loose new experience” that allows her to step outside her established career lane. During an appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, host Jimmy Kimmel advised her on the importance of correctly pronouncing nominees' names, such as Ayo Edebiri, Lucia Aniello, and Rhea Seehorn. Executive producer Dionne Harmon noted that the ceremony is intended to be a representation of Hargitay’s spirit, with producers emphasizing her goal to create an inclusive atmosphere for both the live audience and viewers at home. The upcoming ~~ceremony, which will air live~~ broadcast, airing on NBC and ~~stream~~ streaming on Peacock, features ‘The Pitt’ leading nominations with 25 nods, followed by ‘Hacks’ with 24. Other major contenders include ‘Widow’s Bay’ with 19 nominations and ‘Pluribus’ with 18. The awards arrive during a period of industry transition as the Television Academy navigates shifting broadcasting deals and the rising dominance of streaming ~~platforms. The~~ platforms, particularly as the current ‘wheel deal’ among ~~ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC~~ major networks is set to ~~expire, prompting discussions on how to reach modern audiences through social media impressions and streaming services.~~ expire.

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